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Stratus

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Stratus

Turners Falls, MA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Black, Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Dignified, Loyal, Curious, Smart
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Stratus’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has bad compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$250

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Stratus's Story

Stratus is a typical German Shepherd who can be nervous around new people. He is quickly learning that new people are fun. He is a neutered 2 year old. <br/><br/>Stratus bonds quickly to people and will make someone a very loyal devoted dog. <br/>Stratus showed a very strong prey drive to a cat so should be in a cat free home.<br/>If you are able to work with a dog with some special needs and are experienced with large working breed dogs please give us a call to discuss Stratus.<br/>Stratus can be reactive towards other dogs and will require someone who knows how to work with reactivity.<br/><br/>We are requiring that you own your own home, we will not place him into an apartment or rental unit.

Stratus is a typical German Shepherd who can be nervous around new people. He is quickly learning that new people are fun. He is a neutered 2 year old.

Stratus bonds quickly to people and will make someone a very loyal devoted dog.
Stratus showed a very strong prey drive to a cat so should be in a cat free home.
If you are able to work with a dog with some special needs and are experienced with large working breed dogs please give us a call to discuss Stratus.
Stratus can be reactive towards other dogs and will require someone who knows how to work with reactivity.

We are requiring that you own your own home, we will not place him into an apartment or rental unit.

Stratus is a typical German Shepherd who can be nervous around new people. He is quickly learning that new people are fun. He is a neutered 2 year old.

Stratus bonds quickly to people and will make someone a very loyal devoted dog.
Stratus showed a very strong prey drive to a cat so should be in a cat free home.
If you are able to work with a dog with some special needs and are experienced with large working breed dogs please give us a call to discuss Stratus.
Stratus can be reactive towards other dogs and will require someone who knows how to work with reactivity.

We are requiring that you own your own home, we will not place him into an apartment or rental unit.

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How To Adopt

Stratus was listed as ADOPTABLE by Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter
How can I adopt Stratus?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Stratus is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter for details on the pet.
When can I meet Stratus?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Stratus, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter, and they'll be happy to help!
Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter's Adoption Policy
If you see a dog that you would like to meet, we ask that you come into the Shelter and meet the dog(s). After meeting the dog(s) we will have you complete an adoption application. We check all references and we then try to match the dog to the best home for the dog. First application in does not always get to adopt the dog if it is not a good match. Our goal is to match the dogs to the very best home for the dog(s). We do require that your current pets be current on vaccines, and that your dogs be on monthly heartworm prevention. Our adoption fee is $200.00 All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped, checked for the tick borne diseases and started on heartworm and flea & tick prevention.

Stratus is from Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter

[Turners Falls, MA]

Our Mission
We seek to provide a safe, welcoming facility for stray, lost, and unwanted dogs and to make their lives healthy and happy as we find them a forever home. We ask that you come to meet the dogs prior to submitting an adoption application. We are currently open Mon-Fri 9-2 or by appointment. We are practicing social dist...
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fcsodogshelter@gmail.com
(413) 676-9182
Today's hours: 9:00-2:00
Location
10 Sandy Lane Turners Falls, MA, 01376
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